How severe is CVE-2024-8688?

CVE-2024-8688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8688?

CVE-2024-8688 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8688?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-8688 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8688 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49347.

When was CVE-2024-8688 published?

CVE-2024-8688 was published on 2024-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8688

CVE-2024-8688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-155.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v4: 6.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49347
Weakness: CWE-155
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Pan-os
Published: 2024-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper neutralization of matching symbols vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS command line interface (CLI) enables authenticated administrators (including read-only administrators) with access to the CLI to to read arbitrary files on the firewall.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8688?: An improper neutralization of matching symbols vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS command line interface (CLI) enables authenticated administrators (including read-only administrators) with access to the CLI to to read arbitrary files on the firewall.
How severe is CVE-2024-8688?: CVE-2024-8688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8688?: CVE-2024-8688 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8688?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8688 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8688 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49347.
When was CVE-2024-8688 published?: CVE-2024-8688 was published on 2024-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-8688

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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